Embracing a fresh start

AFTER 24 years in Jerrabomberra, new Googonians Lyn and Alan Edwards are looking
forward to moving into their new, smaller home in the next few weeks.

The
couple owned three houses in Jerrabomberra over the 24 years, but with their two
children now grown up and Mr Edwards recently retired, they said they were ready
to downsize, but wanted something modern and fresh.

Googong was the answer,
Mr Edwards said.

"We liked the concept and the idea of the facilities here
from day one. Plus the quality of the homes [was attractive], and the fact that
they do a lot of water recycling here and it's more sustainable," he
said.

"And it was time for something more compact with easy care land," Mrs
Edwards added.

The couple said they weren't worried about being among the
towns first residents, having already lived in the Jerrabomberra development
when it was still in its early stages.

"There was only two or three streets
built in Jerra when we first moved in, and it's exciting to be part of the start
of another new development," Mrs Edwards said.

"We moved down here from
Sydney to get a better life for our children and get out of the rat race and we
ended up in Jerrabomberra.

And we never regretted it," her husband
added

"We still like Jerra, but it was just that we wanted to downsize and
find something new, and this was an ideal opportunity to do both."

The
Edwards said they're also looking forward to making use of the nearby pool and
gym, and as founding residents they get free access to the facilities for their
first five years in Googong.

Meanwhile, their house on Sarah Street is now
all but complete, with just landscaping and final touches still to be
done.